HUDSON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING

AGENCY

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)

238 COLUMBIA STREET DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

RFP Issued July 27th 2026

Deadline for Questions September 1st 2026

Site Visit August 10th 2026

Proposal Due Date September 30th 2026

1. INTRODUCTION

Hudson Community Development & Planning Agency’s [HCDPA] mission is to:

Foster and promote services to low-to-moderate income persons who reside in

Hudson; and to administer other resources to promote community development.

HCDPA was established as the City’s Urban Renewal Agency. HCDPA is a corporate governmental agency, constituting a public benefit corporation. Although urban renewal agencies were initially created for the purposes of implementing the Federal Urban

Renewal Program, many, such as HCDPA have remained active by aggressively initiating and managing a broad range of community development activities.

For more information about the purpose, powers and authority of HCDPA, please visit:

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GMU/A15

The Hudson Community Development and Planning Agency (HCDPA) invites qualified developers, non-profit organizations, housing organizations, and community development entities to submit proposals for the redevelopment of the HCDPA-owned parcel located at

238 Columbia Street in Hudson, New York. HCDPA seeks proposals that advance affordable housing opportunities and community development objectives consistent with the agency’s mission.

Be advised that all proposals will be subject to the New York State Freedom of Information

Law and should not include confidential information. A Proposer may provide in writing, at the time of its submission, a detailed description of the specific information contained in its submission, which it has determined is a trade secret and which, if disclosed, would cause substantial injury to such organization’s competitive position. This characterization shall not be determinative, and the HCDPA assumes no responsibility for any disclosure or use of https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/GMU/A15 data submitted. This notice and this Request for Proposals (RFP) do not constitute a contract of sale, development agreement, or irrevocable offer to sell or lease the property.

HCDPA reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, waive informalities, request additional information, negotiate with respondents, amend or withdraw this RFP, or terminate the solicitation process at any time.

2. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Address: 238 Columbia Street, Hudson, NY

Tax ID: 109.44-1-34

Lot Size: Approximately 3,000 SF

Zoning: R4

Current Condition: Vacant Lot

2021 Appraised Value: $75,000

A site visit will be held on August 10th 2026. Attendance is encouraged but not required.

Respondents are responsible for all due diligence. Any respondent proposing acquisition through a development agreement shall state a proposed purchase price and acquisition terms.

3. DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES

The preferred use is affordable housing serving households earning between 50% and

100% of Columbia County Area Median Income (AMI).

HCDPA will also consider projects that:

• Advance neighborhood stabilization.

• Increase housing opportunities.

• Create measurable community benefits.

• Support long-term affordability.

• Further HCDPA's statutory mission.

4. SCOPE OF WORK

The selected respondent will work collaboratively with HCDPA and relevant stakeholders to advance the proposed development from concept through implementation. The selected developer or development team may be expected to perform, coordinate, or manage the following tasks as applicable to the proposed project:

• Conduct site investigation, due diligence, and review of zoning and code compliance requirements applicable to the proposed development.

• Prepare conceptual development plans, massing studies, and preliminary architectural/site layouts appropriate for the property and surrounding neighborhood context.

• Coordinate with licensed architects, engineers, surveyors, and consultants as necessary to prepare development documents and obtain required approvals.

• Identify and pursue all applicable municipal, county, state, and federal approvals necessary for project completion.

• Develop a financing strategy identifying all anticipated funding sources, including grants, subsidies, tax credits, construction financing, and/or permanent financing.

• Prepare a preliminary project budget, operating assumptions, and development timeline.

• Describe proposed ownership structure, including fee-simple acquisition, long-term lease arrangement, land disposition structure, or partnership arrangement with HCDPA.

• Coordinate community engagement or stakeholder outreach efforts where appropriate.

• Demonstrate how the project will support low-to-moderate income residents of Hudson and further HCDPA’s mission.

• Provide a proposed construction and implementation schedule from predevelopment through project completion.

• Coordinate utility connections, infrastructure requirements, and any required environmental or site remediation activities.

• Prepare all materials necessary for municipal review processes including planning board, zoning, building permit, and other applicable approvals.

• Describe any long-term affordability commitments, community benefits, or operational strategies associated with the proposed development.

• Identify key project team members, consultants, development partners, and property management entities involved in the project.

5. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Respondents shall submit:

1. Cover Letter.

2. Organizational Information.

3. Project Narrative and Vision.

4. Conceptual Site Plan or Development Concept.

5. Preliminary Development Budget.

6. Financing Strategy and Sources of Funds.

7. Development Timeline.

8. Ownership Structure.

9. Proposed Purchase Price (if applicable).

10. Identification of Required Variances or Approvals.

11. Potential Partners and Community Organizations.

12. Developer Experience, including years in business, legal structure, key staff, and comparable projects.

6. EVALUATION CRITERIA

Proposals will be evaluated on:

• Consistency with HCDPA mission.

• Affordable housing impact.

• Financial feasibility.

• Developer qualifications.

• Community benefit.

• Long-term affordability commitments.

• Project readiness and implementation capacity.

7. INSURANCE AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS

Selected respondents may be required to provide proof of insurance, execute a development agreement, and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. HCDPA reserves the right to require additional documentation prior to award.

8. QUESTIONS

Questions regarding this RFP must be submitted electronically by the deadline listed above.

Logan Dutton

HCDPA Coordinator

Email: hcdpa@cityofhudson.org

9. RESERVATION OF RIGHTS

HCDPA reserves the right to amend, suspend, or withdraw this RFP at any time; reject any or all proposals; waive informalities; request additional information; conduct interviews;

and negotiate with one or more respondents.

APPENDIX A – PROPOSAL CERTIFICATION

The undersigned certifies that the information contained in this proposal is true and correct and that the respondent is authorized to submit this proposal.

Organization: ______________________

Authorized Representative: ______________________

Signature: ______________________

Date: ______________________